Tell Us What You Think

Thanks in advance for completing our brief survey.  In order to best serve our church, you should feel comfortable answering all questions as openly and honestly as possible.  Please answer as an individual. We appreciate you and your feedback!  

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* 1. How long have you been attending Valencia United Methodist Church (VUMC)?

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* 2. Which worship service do you typically attend on Sunday?

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* 3. How often do you attend services at VUMC?

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* 4. What prompted you to attend VUMC for the first time?
(please select all that apply)

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* 5. Would you say you had a church background before attending VUMC
(whether in the United Methodist Church or another church)?

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* 6. Let us know whether you Agree or Disagree with each of the following statements.

  Agree Disagree Not sure
I feel supported by fellow church members - I feel as though I can reach out to other church members for counsel, guidance, support and/or prayer
I feel supported by the church staff - I feel as though I can reach out to the church staff for counsel, guidance, support and/or prayer
I regularly participate in a small group
I regularly volunteer my time to church ministries

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* 7. How connected or engaged would you say you are in the following?

  Not at All Somewhat Very
Small Groups
Worship
Fellowship/socially
Outreach Service Opportunities (FISH, Family Promise)
In House Service Opportunities (ushers, greeters, teachers)

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* 8. Consider the following statements and rate how strongly you disagree or agree with each one
(where 1 means you "Strongly Disagree" and 5 means you "Strongly Agree")

Our Mission Statement:  Our Church exists to invite people, nurture them with Christ's love and the Word of God, and send them out to serve others.
Our Vision Statement:  We are a community of faith where lives are continuously transformed through Jesus Christ.

  Strongly Disagree
1 		2 3 4 Strongly Agree
5
At VUMC I have had the opportunity to use my Spiritual Gifts in ministry and service
Overall I feel extremely connected and engaged at VUMC
The mission and vision of our congregation makes me feel that my participation is important

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* 9. In what ways are you participating or have you participated at VUMC?

  I am
participating 		I have participated,
and would do it again 		I have participated,
and no longer wish to do so 		Doesn't apply,
or haven't participated
Advent Celebration
Assist with Worship Service
Block Party
Bridge to Home
Children's Ministry
Family Promise
FISH
Men's Ministry
Mom2Mom
Music Ministry (Choir or Band)
Pioneer Clubs
Prison Ministries (Hill's Angels)
Small Group
Stop Hunger Now
Sunday School
VBS
Youth Ministry

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* 10. Over the last 12 months, would you say your level of connection and engagement at the church has increased, decreased or stayed the same?

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* 11. What would you say is the primary reason your connection or engagement at our church has increased?

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* 12. What would you say is the primary reason your connection or engagement at our church has decreased?

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* 13. Which of the following would compel you to attend services more often than you are currently?
(please select all that apply)

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* 14. What topics, themes or classes would be most applicable to your life situation?
(please select all that apply)

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* 15. Thinking about your friends or acquaintances who may or may not attend church, what do you think would attract them to our church?  (please select all that apply)

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* 16. How likely are you to invite someone you know to attend a service at VUMC?

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* 17. If there were no barriers or constraints, what would be your big dream for the ministry of our church?

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* 18. How do you identify?

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* 19. What is your age?

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* 20. Which of the following best describes your current relationship status?

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* 21. Do you have children living in your home for which you are responsible?

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* 22. How many children, by age, currently live in your home

  Girls Boys
younger than 5 years old
5 to 10 years old
11 to 14 years old
15 to 18 years old
19 to 23 years old

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* 23. In what zip code do you live?
(please enter 5-digit zip code; for example, 91354)

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